Fort Totten in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
322 Story Ave.
Constructed in 1892
Original uses: Artillery Barracks and Mess Hall
Current use: FDNY Training Facilities and Classrooms
Along with two other identical structures (Buildings 323 and 325), these three-story barracks were built to meet the housing needs of the rapidly expanding fort, then still known as the Fort at Willets Point. Created to provide living space for 133 soldiers, this building replaced earlier wooden-frame barracks and was the last multi-story barracks built at the fort. Additions to the original structure include a one-and-a-half-story rear extension around 1904, which was later enlarged by one story in 1941.
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A Daily Ritual
These barracks are intentionally located adjacent to the Parade Ground (the large field located behind you)where soldiers would muster for their commanding officers each morning.
Erected by NYC Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 40° 47.457′ N, 73° 46.57′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County.
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 319 Murray Ave. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 318 Murray Ave. (about 400 feet away); New York City Fire Department September 11 Memorial (about 500 feet away); World Trade Center "Survivor Tree" Sprout (about 500 feet away); Fort Totten (about 600 feet away); 208 Totten Ave. (about 600 feet away); 332 Pratt Ave. (about 700 feet away); 422 Weaver Ave. (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
